The North Pacific Union Conference (NPUC) nominating committee will meet Wednesday, Aug. 17, to consider candidates to replace outgoing NPUC president Max Torkelsen. Torkelsen will officially retire at the upcoming NPUC constituency session on Sept. 25. The nominating committee is expected to approve a recommended name for the presidential position to be voted on by delegates at the constituency session. Northwest members are encouraged to send comments for the committee to consider during its Aug. 17 meeting. Click on the link provided here to view a list of the nominating committee members or to send your personal comments via email to the committee.